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Connolly, Matthew

1820–

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Servicio militar

He entered the Royal Navy on 07/12/1832.

He was appointed as a Mate RN 1840.

He served in H.M.S. Castor 1840.

He was present for the operations in Syria, the capture of Haifa and the bombardment of Acre.

He served in H.M.S. Beacon.

He served in H.M.S. Lightning.

He was appointed as a Lieutenant RN (With seniority dated 28/01/1842).

He served in H.M.S. Calcutta 1842.

He served in H.M.S. Magicienne 1842.

He served in H.M.S. Cornwallis 1844.

He served in H.M.S. Agincourt 1844.

He served in H.M.S. Phaeton as First Lieutenant 1849.

He was appointed as a Commander RN (With seniority dated 03/05/1853).

He served in H.M.S. President on the Pacific Station 1853.

He served in H.M.S. Amphitrite (In temporary command) 1855.

He served in H.M.S. Monarch on the Pacific Station 1855.

He was appointed as a Captain RN (With seniority dated 05/02/1858).

He served in H.M.S. Sutlej (In command) as Flag Captain on Pacific Station 1863.

He served in H.M.S. Pallas (In command) 1866.

He retired.

He was appointed as a Rear-Admiral (Retired List) (With seniority dated 11/12/1875).

He was appointed as a Vice-Admiral (Retired List) RN (With seniority dated 20/11/1880).

Lugares nombrados

Connolly Mountain (BC), Matthew Range (BC)

Referencias

Walbran, Captain John T. (1909)

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